Category
Rugs and Carpets
Medium
Wool ?
Distinguishing marks
No
Condition
Good
Date Period
Not known
Size and dimensions of this item
152 x 260 cm
Long Description
Chinese rug bought on auction in Sor-Trondelag, Trondheim, Norway.
Pink with embroidered(?) flowers. No markings on the back. Wondering if this if worth something.
Price Paid (If known)
50 EU
For Sale?
No
Re: Chinese Rug in pink
WIsh I could offer more input. Â But that definitely looks like it's a Silk & Wool rug. Â You can often tell silk when the colors appear different from different angles. Â
You could also test by doing a silk-burn test. Â Carefully remove a thread (or a broken or frayed kilin/tassel). Â Hold a lighter to it briefly. Â Let the strand catch flame. Â If the flame goes out quickly when the lighter flame is removed, and you are left with a black crispy charred remain of the tassel that crumbles in your hand, and burned with the smell similar to burning hair - it is real silk. Â Â
If it apepars to melt, or burns with a heavy smokey flame and turns to a powdered ash - it is artificial silk - or some other artificial material. Â FYI :-)
Very beautiful rug!
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